Data Analyst - Engineering

Biffa; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & progression

Generous pension

Discounts

Life cover

Job summary

Biffa is seeking a proactive Data Analyst to support the ongoing digital development of our Group Engineering function. The role focuses on delivering data-driven insights, improving processes, and enabling innovative reporting and automation across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, IT, and suppliers.

You will develop BI tools, improve data quality, and enhance how engineering information is captured and reported, driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with data-driven mindset.
• Experience in reporting and data visualisation.
• Ability to identify process improvements through data insights.
• Experience analysing engineering, fleet, maintenance, or operational data.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions for engineering performance and assets.
• Create and support Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, SharePoint sites, and Microsoft Lists to streamline processes.
• Assist with development and optimisation of engineering systems (FleetWave, Dynamics 365, telematics, maintenance databases).
• Produce analysis on fleet utilization, maintenance, fuel efficiency, asset reliability, and lifecycle trends.
• Identify opportunities to automate and integrate data to support business improvements.
• Develop reporting tools to support projects, capital programmes, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure integrity of engineering data, asset records, and governance documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver digital solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

SharePoint

Microsoft Lists

Job description

The role will be based at our Aldridge site, with the opportunity for hybrid working once you've completed your training and become confident using Biffa's systems.

Monday to Friday.

A quick look at the role

We're looking for a proactive Data Analyst to support the ongoing digital development of our Group Engineering function. This position will focus on delivering data-driven insights, improving business processes, and supporting engineering teams through innovative reporting, automation, and digital solutions.

You'll play a key role in developing business intelligence tools, enhancing data quality, and improving the way engineering information is captured, managed, and reported. Working closely with colleagues across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, IT, and third-party suppliers, you'll help drive continuous improvement and support strategic business initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions that provide meaningful insight into engineering performance, maintenance activity, compliance, and asset management.
• Create and support Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, SharePoint sites, and Microsoft Lists to improve operational processes and reduce manual tasks.
• Assist with the ongoing development and optimisation of engineering systems, including FleetWave, Microsoft Dynamics 365, telematics platforms, maintenance databases, and other engineering applications.
• Produce analysis on fleet utilisation, maintenance performance, fuel efficiency, asset reliability, operating costs, and lifecycle trends to support informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation, data integration, and the adoption of digital technologies.
• Develop reporting and tracking tools that support engineering projects, capital investment programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain the integrity of engineering data by ensuring asset records, compliance documentation, and financial information are accurate and aligned with governance standards.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external suppliers to deliver effective digital solutions that support operational excellence.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Proven ability to develop Power BI reports and interactive dashboards.
• Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Microsoft Lists.
• Experience analysing engineering, fleet, maintenance, or operational data.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in reporting and process improvement.
• Experience working with multiple business systems and large datasets.

Why you'll love it at Biffa

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Life cover

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With more than 11,500 colleagues nationwide, we offer careers that are rewarding, varied, and full of opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

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We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring everyone has the chance to succeed and grow with us.